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Kadu Kirayata Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Hills

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Kadu Kirayata Powder against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Kadu Kirayata Powder is a dietary supplement by Herbal Hills with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and loss of appetite, fever, blood sugar support.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Kadu Kirayata powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Kadu Kirayata Powder by Herbal Hills

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Kadu Kirayata Powder by Herbal Hills

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

Kadu Kirayata Powder contains one active ingredient: chirata powder. Chirata is a bitter herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

There are no inactive ingredients listed for this product.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Chirata's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: remove toxins and support digestive health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Gastritis, detoxification, digestive wellness.
  • The closest evidence on file: Chirata is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Chirata is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Gastritis.

The evidence for chirata in treating asthma, cancer, constipation, diabetes, indigestion (dyspepsia), or epilepsy is insufficient to rate. The data we hold does not establish that this product works for any of these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific health concern, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the evidence actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chirata

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Chirata has been used in small amounts in traditional medicine, but human safety data are limited. The safety data we have advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to insufficient information.

Because adverse effects data aren't on file, we can't say what side effects might occur, so start cautiously and watch for any unusual symptoms.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chirata

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Chirata.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take any antidiabetes drug (metformin, sulfonylureas like tolbutamide, insulin, or other blood-sugar-lowering medications), chirata may increase your risk of low blood sugar — check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting. Additionally, because 86 individual medications are linked to chirata interactions in our data, search your exact medications using the tool on this page to see the full picture.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Kadu Kirayata Powder is a single-herb traditional remedy with very limited evidence for the conditions it's marketed for. If you take diabetes medication, you'll need to monitor your blood sugar closely and clear it with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? The safety data aren't there — talk with your healthcare provider before using it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2019.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Kadu Kirayata Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Hills
Barcode (UPC) 8906068410848
Net contents 1 kg
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2019
DSLD ID 203707
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Halal
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Kadu Kirayata Powder by Herbal Hills, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Not Present
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Not Present
UPC/BARCODE
8906068410848
IngredientAmount% DV
Kadu Kirayata powder0 NP--

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Label statements
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Formula

Since ancient times, Kadu Kirayata has been used in traditional siddha & ancient systems of medicine for multiple application. It is considered to be one of the best pungent herb that may help remove toxins(Ama), thus making it a good herb for rejuvenation. It is considered to have immuno-modulatory properties. May help remove toxins from the body. It may support healthy immunity. It contains glycosides which may support healthy liver functions.

Halal India www.Halalindia.com S No. 001548

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Dosage: Take 3 gms powder, 1 to 2 times a day or as advised by the physician.

Precautions

Caution: Pregnant or lactating women are advised to consume herbal products under the advice of the physician.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if pouch is broken.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

FDA Statement of Identity

Ayurvedic Product

General Statements

Mfg. Lic. No.: PD/AYU/002/10 (An ISO 22000:2005 Certified Company) Customer Care : 91 22 28686868 (10 a.m to 6 p.m on weekdays)

Seals/Symbols

ISO Certified Company 22000:2005 Halal India www.Halalindia.com S No. 001548 GMP Good Manufacturing Practice

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Kadu Kirayata Powder by Herbal Hills label

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Kadu Kirayata Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Kadu Kirayata Powder by Herbal Hills

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Not Present Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

Kadu Kirayata powder

Interacts with
86 drugs
0 NP per serving

Chirata is a very bitter herb used in traditional Ayurvedic and South Asian medicine, mainly for digestion, fever, and as a general tonic. Human evide...

Kadu Kirayata powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Kadu Kirayata Powder by Herbal Hills Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Kadu Kirayata Powder interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Kadu Kirayata Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Kadu Kirayata powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Kadu Kirayata Powder with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Kadu Kirayata powder1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking chirata concomitantly with antidiabetes drugs may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In non-fasted animals pretreated with the hypoglycemic drug tolbutamide, taking chirata 250 mg/kg decreased blood glucose levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Kadu Kirayata powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Kadu Kirayata Powder, from the product label.

Herbal Hills

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Name
Isha Agro Developers Pvt. Ltd.
Street Address
36A/55AB, Lonavala Co.op. Indl. Est. Ltd.
City
Village - Nangargaon, Lonavala, Pune
State
Maharashtra
Phone Number
91 22 28686868
Web Address
www.herbalhills.in
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Kadu Kirayata Powder by Herbal Hills: Common Questions

Does Kadu Kirayata Powder by Herbal Hills interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Kadu Kirayata Powder has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Kadu Kirayata Powder contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this safe to use while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Does chirata actually work for diabetes, asthma, or constipation?
The evidence for chirata in those conditions is insufficient to rate — we don't have reliable data showing it works. If you're considering it for a specific health problem, your doctor or pharmacist can discuss what evidence actually exists.
What is chirata used for in traditional medicine?
Chirata is a bitter herb used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine, but the modern evidence for it is limited. That's why most of the uses listed here are rated as having insufficient evidence.
What side effects might I experience?
We don't have adverse effects data on file for chirata, so we can't tell you what side effects might occur. Start cautiously and watch for any unusual symptoms, and report them to your healthcare provider.
I take a diabetes medication — can I use this?
Chirata may increase the risk of low blood sugar when combined with diabetes drugs, so you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist and monitor your blood glucose closely if you do use it together.

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The Full Monographs Behind Kadu Kirayata Powder’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Chirata

Interacts with 86 drugs

Chirata is a very bitter herb used in traditional Ayurvedic and South Asian medicine, mainly for digestion, fever, and as a general tonic. Human evidence for its benefits is limited, so it s...

Read the full Chirata monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Kadu Kirayata Powder's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 1 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Chirata 1 reference
  1. Sekar, B. C., Mukherjee, B., Chakravarti, R. B., and Mukherjee, S. K. Effect of different fractions of Swertia chirayita on the blood sugar level of albino rats. J.Ethnopharmacol. 1987;21(2):175-181. PubMed

See these in context on the Chirata monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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